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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.74, 31.37 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.74, 31.37 and 15.74 is: 21.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.74 : 31.37 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.74/31.37 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.74x = 31.37 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.74x = 493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.76/22.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.71

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